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Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance eBook

Scientific evidence explains why the taper is important in training programs.

Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance eBook

Although the complexities of a group taper can be daunting, the basic structure of a segment of relative rest
following the regular season followed by a time of serious training culminating in a taper is a reasonable strategy for team coaches to adopt.

Sociology of Sport and Social Theory eBook

Figurational theory is used to analyze fan behavior in European football, or what North Americans refer to as soccer.

Anger Management in Sport

The program uses guidelines to identify and manage anger.

Inside Sport Psychology eBook

The relaxing place technique involves visualizing a real or imaginary location that carries strong associations of relaxation.

Pilates Anatomy

The powerhouse, or core, can be described as the area from the bottom of the rib cage to a line across the hip joints in the front and to the base of the buttocks in the back.

Introduction to Kinesiology 4th Edition eBook With Web Study Guide

Despite popular opinion, no distinguishable �athletic personality� has been shown to exist. That is, no consistent research findings show that athletes possess a general personality type distinct from the personality of nonathletes.

Lifestyle Wellness Coaching-2nd Edition

People do amazing things. They overcome unimaginable limitations. They thrive in the harshest of circumstances.

In addition to stress, sport psychologists working with injured athletes have identified certain attitudes that predispose players to injury. Rotella and Heyman (1986) observed that attitudes held by some coaches - such as "Act tough and always give 110%" or "If you�re injured, you�re worthless" - can increase the probability of athlete injury.

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It is not unusual for athletes to exhibit an “abnormal” ECG due to the effect of exercise training on the anatomy and autonomic control of the heart. However, it is important to understand which ECG abnormalities may be physiologic and which are likely to be pathologic.